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NYTVF Newsletter
March 15, 2011
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Contents:
Sony Format Competition – Winner Announced
Upcoming NYTVF Launch Events: Philadelphia and Chicago
FOX Comedy Script Contest – Submission Countdown
NYTVF Alums in the News
 
 
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Sony Format Competition – Winner Announced
 

The NYTVF and Sony Pictures Television are proud to announce that the winner of the Sony Pictures Television Format Contest is “Dollars and Sense” created by Soreyrith Um.

Soreyrith will be awarded a $10,000 development deal from Sony Pictures Television as well as the opportunity to attend MIPCOM in Cannes, France.

Congratulations to Soreyrith and to all who submitted.

Upcoming Launch Events and Info Sessions: PHILADELPHIA & CHICAGO…
 

NYTVF LAUNCH EVENTS: THIS WEEK AND NEXT. Stop by to meet Festival staff, learn about the 2011 Independent Pilot Competition and FOX Comedy Script Contest, and network with other artists.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16


Join NYTVF staffers for a casual night of networking and cocktails in partnership with the Philadelphia Entertainment Network.
  • DATE: Wednesday, March 16
  • TIME: 6 pm – 9 pm
  • LOCATION: McFadden’s Ballpark | 1 Citizen’s Bank Way | Philadelphia, PA
  • Free to Attend | No Cover | Discounted Drinks & Appetizers | Free Parking
Pre-register at www.nytvf316.eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 19


NYTVF Info Session at C2E2 – the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Do You Have a Great Idea for a TV Show? A Starter’s Guide to Independent Television
  • DATE: Saturday, March 19
  • TIME: 7 pm – 8 pm
  • LOCATION: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo | Room 475b – West Building at McCormick Place | 2301 South Lake Shore Drive | Chicago, IL
For additional information or to reserve tickets: www.c2e2.com

MONDAY, MARCH 21


NYTVF Chicago Launch Party and Meet & Greet – NYTVF Founder Terence Gray, Co-Festival Director Michael Getto and Director of Artist Relations Laura Heckman will be in the Windy City to celebrate the 2011 announcements with Chicago alums and artists. RSVP to attend.
  • DATE: Monday, March 21
  • TIME: 6 pm – 9 pm
  • LOCATION: The Spot | 4437 N. Broadway Avenue | Chicago, IL
For additional information or to RSVP: [email protected]

FIRST 50 GUESTS TO SIGN IN AT EVENT WILL RECEIVE FREE DRINK TICKETS!

Have an event you’d like Festival staff to speak at?
Let us know! Email us at [email protected].
We look forward to meeting you!

COUNTDOWN TO SUBMISSION: FOX COMEDY SCRIPT CONTEST

Reminder: the submission period for the 4th Annual FOX Comedy Script Contest opens on Monday, April 4 at 12 pm EST and will remain open through 12 pm EST on Monday, April 18, or when 1,500 submissions are received, whichever comes first.

Submit your original script for the chance to win $25,000 and a development deal with FOX.

For additional details click here.

NYTVF ALUMS IN THE NEWS:
2009 Official Selection, “NYC Music Show” nominated for New York Emmy® Award

nyc music showA hearty congratulations to NYC Music Show and creator David Schumacher (2009 Official Selection) for their New York Emmy® nominations, which were announced late last month. The show, which premiered at the 2009 New York Television Festival, is broadcast by NYC Media and was nominated in two categories: Arts: Program/Special and Entertainment: Program/Special.

The awards will be presented as part of the 54th Annual New York Emmy® Awards Gala scheduled for Sunday, April 3, 2011, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.

For additional information about David and the show, check it out: here

 

 

For more information visit www.nytvf.com

®2011 NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL